Matt Segal

Matt Segal

Rock Climber

The paradox of Matt Segal’s climbing lies within the juxtaposition of its origins and its current trajectory.

With humble beginnings in southern Florida, America’s most impoverished rock setting, Matt began what would become a productive affair with climbing. Working his way through the competitive scene, Matt began to earn a name for himself due to his natural talents on the wall as well as his outspoken nature off it. In a trade-off between his native beaches and the American Rockies, Matt made the move to Boulder, Colorado. There he began the transition from comp killing youth to budding rock talent.

Matt found his true calling in climbing and proceeded to focus his time on pushing the limits of single pitch traditional climbing. In this arena, Matt continues to extend the boundaries, both for him and the sport, finding a balance between the progression of his ethics, spirituality and the sport he loves so much.

Birthdate: May 8, 1984

Nickname: Miami Vice Grip

Words To Live By: “The arrival of chaos should be regarded as extremely good news.” -Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Favorite Climbing Area: Eldorado Canyon in Boulder, Colorado – the place I learned how to traditional climb.

Favorite Destination: Spain

Favorite Snack: Bread & cheese

Favorite Book: The Life of Milarepa

I Get Amped Listening To: Sage Francis & Buck 65

Inspiration Within Sport: Anyone who goes out and pushes themselves is really inspiring to me. Also, the fact that people are constantly raising the bar in terms of difficulty and style.

Most Humbling Moment: Getting worked on the 5.9 off-widths in Yosemite Valley.